Cleaning Instructions:
Clean and sterilize this feeder weekly during periods of high use. Use a small tube or bottle brush (#818426) to remove stuck-on debris. Wash feeder with a nontoxic soap/water solution or a weak bleach/water solution. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry completely before refilling with peanuts.

Whether the species of birds you desire are native to your area, or migrating through, you can increase your chances of attracting them for a short or extended stay by providing the right feed, in the right feeder, installed in the right place.

Tube feeders are increasingly becoming a versatile way to attract a variety of birds. Improvements in ports, perches, style, and construction have all contributed to the growing popularity of tube feeders.

easily destroyed by squirrels
I loved this little feeder which I used for shelled peanuts until the squirrels figured out a way to access it and quickly destroyed it by chewing. The recycled material seems to be easy for them to chew. I loved the design and would love to find a version of this that was more squirrel resistant! The birds LOVED this feeder. Perhaps if you had a feeder pole, this might be out of the reach of squirrels but they can leap further than I can reach so that option is tough for me to accomplish.
February 13, 2014

Peanuts fall out
I tried using peanuts in the shell, and unshelled peanuts. The holes are pretty big so the unshelled peanuts fall onto the ground too easily and my dog eats them. The birds can't get the unshelled peanuts out. This is a very pretty product and the top comes off easily to fill. If I didn't have a dog it would be okay.
February 27, 2015